Motor Vehicle Permits
Motor vehicle permits can be purchased online, at welcome booths at park entrances or in any visitor center for $10 for Hamilton County Residents and $16 for non-residents. They are valid from the date of purchase through December 31 of the year listed on the permit.
Community Access
Motor vehicle permits are not required on the following days to support access to parks within our communities.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Earth Day
- Kids to Parks Day
- National Trails Day
- Juneteenth
- Great Parks Birthday
- National Public Lands Day
- Veterans Day
- Opt Outside Day
Additionally, through various programs, armed forces veterans, library cardholders, college and university students and residents with a valid food assistance card can gain free or discounted entry into parks and facilities.
Learn More (RTC - Link to Entrance Policy when ready)
Contact Us
Great Parks consists of 22 parks and conservation areas across Hamilton County, Ohio, with its operational headquarters based in Winton Woods. While some parks have direct phone numbers, the Guest Relations team is available to answer questions of all types, about all destinations.
Guest Relations:
Address
10245 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Hours
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat., Sun. & Holidays
Memorial Day – Labor Day
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Phone Number
(513) 521-7275
Great Parks Rangers
Great Parks Rangers are state-certified law enforcement officers who exercise full police powers and provide year-round, 24-hour park patrol service.
They enforce federal and state laws, as well as Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws, to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of guests, the protection of park facilities and its more than 18,000 acres of parkland.
Rangers are trained in CPR and first aid and patrol by car, ATV, bike, and foot.
Ranger Dispatch Office Hours
Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Closed Christmas, New Year’s Day
Non-Emergency
(513) 521-3980
Emergencies
911
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